In the heart of Mesa, Arizona, a couple of sweet little ladies paint the town with kindness and warmth.
It’s a tale of two women, Sharie Monsam and her niece Kendra Cook, who have found a unique way to spread love and care during the chilly months.
As winter wraps its cold arms around the town, Sharie and Kendra embark on their annual mission.
They gather beanies and scarves – some collected, some bought from thrift stores – and set out to dress the town’s statues in these cozy garments.
This seemingly whimsical act is a silent, powerful message of compassion.
Each statue adorned with a hat or scarf becomes a resource of hope and warmth for those in need.
The message is simple yet profound: “If you’re cold, take one.”
This gesture transforms the statues from mere art pieces into guardians offering warmth to anyone braving the winter’s bite.
For 4 winters now, Sharie and Kendra have continued this tradition.
They’ve watched as their carefully placed hats and scarves disappear.
Each one is a silent proof of the help they’re providing.
It’s a cycle of giving that keeps repeating, as the needs of the less fortunate are quietly met.
Sharie’s hope is that their actions will inspire others to join in.
She believes in the power of collective effort, in the difference each person can make.
Her mantra is to find a way to help others because that’s what life is truly about.
Meanwhile, halfway across the world in China, a similar spirit of kindness echoes.
A young girl, Sun Menglu, spends her winters making dumplings for manual workers.
She saves her allowance to provide these workers with a warm, delicious treat during the Winter Solstice Festival.
It’s her way of thanking them for their hard work and ensuring they’re not left out of the festive celebrations.
Sun’s dumplings, served right outside her father’s noodle restaurant, have become a symbol of love and gratitude.
Workers queue up in their bright orange uniforms, eagerly waiting for a taste of Sun’s kindness.
Her message is as simple as Sharie and Kendra’s: eat as much as you want until you’re full.
These stories, from Mesa to China, show how simple acts can bring warmth and joy to others. A beanie on a statue or a dumpling in a pot can make a world of difference.
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